1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Differential Unit Problems
- 56
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 56 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear differential · 13 records
- noise rear · 7 records
- noise coming · 5 records
- differential replaced · 5 records
- grinding noise · 5 records
- drive pinion · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Differential Unit · Fan · Tie Rod Assembly · Wheel Bearing
Tie rod ends replaced . Cooling fan sensor , front wheel bearings, rear differential completely rebuilt, what's next? Will never buy a chrysler product again!!!!!!!!*jb
ODI 10143609
Axle Shaft · Center Support Bearing · Differential Unit
Rear axle pinion gear and bearing failure due to retaining nut backing off. If left unfounded failure of drive train and rear axle lock up would occur. Initial thought by mechanic universal joint was bad. Further investigation found retaining nut backed out, ring and pinion gear and axle bearings chewed up as result of nut backing off.*ak
ODI 10118042
Differential Unit · Shoes/Linings · Wiring
99 jeep gc limited 30,000 miles. Replaced rear end. Replaced rotors and pads 3 times. Replace transmission sensor. Replace hood rams. Needs new front differential. *jb
ODI 10109853
Differential Unit
PREMATURE REAR DIFFERENTAL FAILURE @40,000 MILES. *AK
ODI 10100436
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Latch
1999 jeep grand cherokee loredo exhibits the following problems: 1) lurch when shifting from park to reverse along with a noticeable 'thump' noise 2) humming noise at highway speed (65-75 mph) that graduated into a sudden 'pop' noise. This issue caused a loud grinding noise which i am now trying to deal with. Dealership informed me that this was a common problem in 1999 and 2000 model year for rear differential due…
ODI 10067657
Differential Unit
I started hearing a grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle, and was told that the rear end had to be replaced. This included the differential unit, along with the carrier bearings, and wheel bearings.
ODI 10060445
Differential Unit · Front · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee (gc) limited 8 cylinder quadradrive has given me nothing but problems since i bought it in october of 2002. I had the transfer seal replaced due to it leaking, the differential makes noise, the all wheel drive does not work (all wheel drive only works in low), and the tires lock up and make a noise when i am turning. It seems that their are other 1999 jeep gc owners out there with the…
ODI 10049385
Differential Unit
Excessive noise from rear differential. Dealer states components within differential are coming apart and that differential needs to be re-built. My cost is going to be between $1050 and $1300 for repair. I noted several other complaints from other consumers at the nhtsa site. Dealer states its a common problem. My previous 1988 jeep did not have this problem. Any movement by nhtsa to force a recall or some…
ODI 10047057
Differential Unit
The entire rear differential had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10017311
Differential Unit
Consumer states that a noise would come from the rear end while driving at multiple speed. Vehicle taken to dealer and informed that the rear end of the vehicle needed to be replace. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
ODI 8020794
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Disc · Driveline
[redacted] failure on snowy incline vehicle came out of 4 wheel low , lost control of vehicle and vehicle slid backwards at least 75 to 100 ft. Into an embankment. Prior to this failure, i was coming up snowy driveway the night before and had vehicle in 4 wheel low and vehicle would not make it up hill and slid backwards on me, at that time i thought it was due to my driving however the next day it occurred again…
ODI 770620
Differential Unit · Hinge And Attachments · Tail Lights
Between years 3 and 5 replaced both tail light assembly units. Not covered under extended warranty. Problem starting vehicle. Took to dealer at least 5 times. Dealer kept replacing fuel pump and saying it was bad. Problem still occurs. Replaced transmission sensor. Replaced hood hydraulics. Now hearing noise from rear end at any speed. Being told by my mechanical that rear end needs to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10131597
Differential Unit
While driving there's a rattling noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was the differential. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8012836
Differential Unit
There was loud noise coming from the vehicle. When taken to dealer, dealer replaced differential. *ak
ODI 8010928
Automatic Transmission · Constant Velocity Joint · Differential Unit · Disc · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Vehicle has several jerks when decelerating and accelerating. Brake rotors(4) had to be replaced. Brake pads also had to be replaced. U-joint replaced. Ring gear and pinion problems. Transmission jerking. Sunroof vibrations when sunroof is open. Overall a nightmare of a vehicle purchase. *ak
ODI 757998
Axle Assembly · Differential Unit
Seal on rear differential was leaking, had to be replaced. *ak front bearings were replaced. Front wheel hubs were replaced, consumer states basically, the front and rear axles were replaced. *slc
ODI 896139
Differential Unit · Drum · Gasoline · Rotor
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo had a new differential install edat 15,000 miles; two new front rotors at 36,000 and should have been done way before this; back brake drum cracked at 36,000 miles; front rotors redone again at 42000 miles; and now the motor at 52,000 miles. We had not indication (noise, etc) of the motor going, i was traveling aroung 5-10 miles per hour turning into our road and it felt like…
ODI 751196
Differential Unit
There is a loud noise coming from the drive train of the vehicle. Believe it may be related to the rear differential. The jeep dealer at the 30,000 mile service put the wrong fluid in and it was driven before i caught it. All the seals under the vehicle leaked again at 59,000 and another jeep dealer supposedly replaced the fluids with the right type. *jb
ODI 10149828
Differential Unit · Disc · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Total of 4 total brake(rotor/pad) repairs needed alomg with: rear diff, oil seals, calipers, steering stabilizers, brake lines. All mileage is highway with little brakage.*ak
ODI 750517
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Differential Unit · Foundation Components
Vehicle experienced major pulsation when braking, the brake and disc rotors were warped, dealer replaced those and a a pad kit, shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, seal axle drive shaft, and brake shoe and lining assembly, about 6000 mile later, problem returned, brake pads and rotors were replaced along with the shoe kit front disc brake. Gear kit center differential, gear kit ring and pinion, bearing…
ODI 749540
Differential Unit · Power Train
Front differentials and the rear differentials and propellar shaft had to be replaced, now experiencing lots of stalling and engine would die whenever coming to a stop, sometime it seems to lunge forward and just die, installed new transmission
ODI 9002564
Anchorage · Differential Unit · Power Window Devices And Controls · Retractor · Rotor
We have had the rotors "shaved" at 12,000 miles, supposedly replaced at 22,000 miles and started having problems again at 31000 miles car vibrates violently, driver seat belt keeps jamming, the differential had to be replaced and the fuel pump had to be replaced
ODI 749311
Differential Unit
Consumer heard a grinding noise while driving vehicle. Dealer determined rear differential had to be replaced. When leaving dealership after repair was done, consumer heard the same grinding noise. On 30 jan, 2001 front differential was replaced.*ak *yh
ODI 8003863
Automatic Transmission · Column Shift · Cooling System · Differential Unit · Disc · Power Window Devices And Controls
What a lemon! We are averaging $2000/year in repairs. Power windows that stop working, water pump breaks, brake rotors need replacing before brakes wear out, leaking differential, transmission, and now we're told by dealer service department we need a new transfer case. Whoever designed/built/sold this vehicle doesn't have much pride in their workmanship.
ODI 760497
Differential Unit
Rear differential rebuilt twice, thus far. Dealer indicated common problem on this vehicle. Am in process of tradining vehicle in, as i don't want to experience this problem again. Having to pay $5,000 for negative equity, but worth every penny. Manufacturer should seriously consider recall of vehicle.*ak
ODI 747989